Fundraising

ASIC has general administration of the Corporations Act 2001 (Corporations Act), including Chapter 6D, which relates to fundraising through the issue or sale of securities. This section of the website sets out general information on the various aspects of fundraising, including any regulatory guidance we have issued.

ASIC has warned firms and issuers involved in initial public offerings (IPOs) in Australia to ensure their marketing campaigns comply with the letter and spirit of the law, particularly when using emerging social-media strategies. 16-315MR. 19 September 2016